Saddleback Mountain (ME)

Franklin County, Maine, United States

10.5 miles (16.9 km) · 2,785 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance10.5 mi (16.9 km)
Elevation gain2,785 ft (849 m)
Average gain265 ft per mile (50 m per km)
Longest climb5.3 mi, 2,464 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade34%
Runnable55% of the route
Climbs / descents1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shapeUp, then down
Difficulty score12.1 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat10%
Mild uphill16%
Moderate uphill11%
Steep uphill18%
Mild downhill19%
Moderate downhill10%
Steep downhill16%

Questions about Saddleback Mountain (ME)

How much elevation gain does Saddleback Mountain (ME) have?

Saddleback Mountain (ME) has 2,785 ft (849 m) of elevation gain over 10.5 miles (16.9 km). That averages 265 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Saddleback Mountain (ME)?

The difficulty score for Saddleback Mountain (ME) is 12.1 of 100. That is harder than 81% of routes at a similar distance. About 55% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Saddleback Mountain (ME)?

The longest climb on Saddleback Mountain (ME) runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km) and gains 2,464 ft (751 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 34%.

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